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Back The location and shape of the spots is at odds with a physical explanation

The location and shape of the spots is at odds with a physical explanation



(A) Spots develop on the dark dunes rather than on the stony soil nearby.
(B) Spots are also ellipsoid in shape or even (C) fan-shaped.

[Mars Orbiter Camera image processed by Malin Space Science Systems]

Last Update: 1 September 2019
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